Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Virat is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit virāt meaning 'magnificent,' 'immense,' or 'the cosmic form' — referring to the universal, all-encompassing form of the divine in Hindu philosophy.
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is the name's most prominent modern bearer, making it one of the most recognized names in sport globally. Virat carries both philosophical depth — the concept of cosmic wholeness — and the athletic excellence Kohli embodies.